Mike Staley

Reporter at WHSV-TV (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Crochet club takes over the halls of Linville-Edom Elementary

2 days ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

LINVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Elementary school students of all ages work among the first group of kids to participate in Linville-Edom’s Crochet Club. The club was started by Christine Akers, a kindergarten teacher, after she saw a group of students trying to crochet. She said crochet isn’t just a fun hobby — it can help students learn fundamental principles they need to succeed in school. “It’s a really good skill.
Staunton pool house in need of repairs ahead of swim season

2 days ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The City of Staunton has made last-minute changes to pool house operations at Gypsy Hill Park for safety reasons as it identifies repairs and changes that will need to be made to the pool house. The pool house at Gypsy Hill Park is a buffer between people and the pool. Typically, people could use the bathroom and change into swimsuits in the pool house. However, the city announced Friday that there will be some changes to the building’s operations.
Triplett Tech to host auction of student projects to help support school programs

5 days ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

MOUNT JACKSON, Va. (WHSV) - Triplett Tech will host an auction Saturday to sell multiple cars and a home to people, funding different programs around the technical school, and each item was either created or worked on by Triplett Tech students. Students at Triplett Tech have been working on a variety of projects in different trades. These students can specialize in a trade of their choice, like an automobile mechanic or an electrician, and learn how to enter the trade.
Powhatan man jailed for child porn possession in Waynesboro court

1 week ago | 29news.com | Mike Staley

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Donald Saunders was convicted of one count of felony child porn possession in Waynesboro Circuit Court. According to court records, Saunders was arrested for child porn possession in January 2025. However, the offense date is listed in 2020. Court records reveal the victim came forward several years after Saunders allegedly groomed them, telling police their side of the story.
Powhatan man jailed for child porn possession in Waynesboro court

1 week ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Donald Saunders was convicted of one count of felony child porn possession in Waynesboro Circuit Court. According to court records, Saunders was arrested for child porn possession in January 2025. However, the offense date is listed in 2020. Court records reveal the victim came forward several years after Saunders allegedly groomed them, telling police their side of the story.
Community Gear Library helps bring outdoor adventures to all families

1 week ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Community Gear Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking down barriers of access to outdoor equipment. According to the Mayo Clinic, time spent outdoors can help freshen someone’s mind. The study reveals that time spent outdoors intentionally can calm the nervous system. It also details the effect time spent outdoors has on the human mind’s ability to respond and think critically. Harriet Flynn is a co-founder of the Community Gear Library.
Rockingham County students meet their pen pals for the first time

1 week ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Students from Cub Run Elementary School and Spotswood High School have been writing to each other since the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. Teachers at Cub Run Elementary school said they wanted to give their students a unique opportunity for the new school year. Once they had the idea, administrators from the two schools coordinated a pen pal program where each high school student was paired with at least one elementary student to be pen pals.
Early voting starts Friday in Virginia. Here’s what to know

1 week ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Virginia voters can cast their ballots starting May 2 for the June primary election that will determine who’s on the November ballot for key state positions. Voters in the commonwealth have at least a Democratic primary on the ballot. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, six people are vying for the nomination of Lieutenant Governor for the Democratic Party:Levar Marcus Stoney from RichmondBabur B. Lateef from WoodbridgeAaron R.
Early voting has started in Virginia. Here’s what to know

1 week ago | 29news.com | Mike Staley

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Virginia voters can cast their ballots starting May 2 for the June primary election that will determine who’s on the November ballot for key state positions. Voters in the commonwealth have at least a Democratic primary on the ballot. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, six people are vying for the nomination of Lieutenant Governor for the Democratic Party:Levar Marcus Stoney from RichmondBabur B. Lateef from WoodbridgeAaron R.
AAA research shows effectiveness of smartphone-blocking ‘Do Not Disturb’ tech

1 week ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving contributes to approximately 9% of fatal crashes, although researchers believe that number is higher. A new AAA study shows how “Do Not Disturb” technology could limit distracted driving. 49 states across the country — Montana is the only exception — have banned texting while driving.

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